Weekend Flavor in Weeknight Time:
Think Sides! Ultimate Mashed Potatoes
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While it may appear seamless, delivering a fulfilling and delicious dinner to the table in a short amount of time can be a challenge. You can ease the process by having a few quick and delicious side dish recipes on hand that can compliment any meat entree – from chicken to meatloaf and everything in between. Twists on traditional side dishes like potatoes and rice can deliver weekend taste in weeknight time.

This Ultra Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe builds on deliciously rich and creamy traditional mashed potatoes. A secret ingredient, Swanson chicken broth, adds a richness in flavor, making these potatoes a weeknight favorite that is sure to please.

No matter what night of the week it is, a wholesome and tasty meal is possible. Simply think sides!.

Preparation: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Makes about six servings.

Ingredients:

3 1/2 cups Swanson Chicken Broth
5 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 slices bacon
1/2 cup light cream
2 tablespoons butter
Generous dash ground black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives




Heat broth and potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain, reserving broth. Cook bacon in 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Crumble and reserve two tablespoons.

Mash potatoes with 1/4 cup broth, cream, butter and black pepper. Add additional broth, if needed, until desired consistency. Stir in remaining bacon, sour cream, chives and remaining bacon into potatoes. Sprinkle with reserved bacon.